We recommended trying a gluten-free cupcake from Unrefined Bakery. | Photo by @cheatdaydallas_
Holiday temptations everywhere? We get it. The holidays make it all too easy to drift from your usual routine — but in Fort Worth, staying meat-free is truly a piece of (vegan) cake.
Cowtown’s culinary scene is bursting with creative, veggie-forward dishes, from plant-powered pizzas to crave-worthy vegan tacos. Here are 15 local spots serving up delicious, meat-free bites. Starting with sweet treats...
Unrefined Bakery, Hulen | This bakery has something for every diet, including vegan pizza crust, rolls, hamburger buns, and pastries like cupcakes and cookies.
Leaves Bakery and Books, Magnolia | Order vegan or gluten-free bakery items — like pies, cakes, and cupcakes — in advance, or stop by to try the vegan sausage rolls.
This week, TCU announced a $10 million investment in its new artificial intelligence initiative AI². Contributions from Dell Technologies, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services will support enhanced research on the responsible use of AI and teaching at the university. (The Dallas Morning News)
Eat
DFW hamburger chain Jake’s broke ground in North Richland Hills this week. The popular restaurant will buddy up with Taco & Avocados, and together they will form one development featuring a shared play area and outdoor patio. Details are to come on the opening. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
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This weekend at the Dallas Marathon, winners will take home more than just the usual prize money. They’ll also receive a custom Jack Mason watch. It’s no Rolex, but these watches are ranked as some of the best according to D Magazine, with prices ranging from ~$1,000 to ~$1,400. (CBS Texas)
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Arlington ISD’s accountability ratings have been updated after an error in AI-graded STAAR test results. The Texas Education Agency has issued corrected scores. WFAA’s Scoop Jefferson shares a breakdown.
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Could TCU serve as a training camp base during the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Absolutely. According to the school’s website, FIFA has already named the university one of four potential base camp sites for of its state-of-the-art athletic facilities and easy access to AT&T Stadium — AKA Dallas Stadium.
Listen
With offensive coordinator Kendal Briles gone, who will call the shots for the TCU Horned Frogs during the Alamo Bowl versus USC on Tuesday, Dec. 30? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts with Locked On.
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A special visitor will stop by Burnett Park tomorrow night. Grab the family — and maybe a blanket — and swing by from 5 to 7 p.m. for free photos with Santa Claus. Afterwards, enjoy a screening of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” starting at 6:30 p.m.
Remember — complimentary parking is always available for Movie Nights in Burnett Park. Just head to the upper floors or the First on 7th Garage.
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